Culture

Tsunahiki (tug-of-war) is a historical ritual of long standing where many families come together to pray to the gods for a successful crop during the following year. In the old days of Okinawa, many tsunahiki took place in virtually all parts of the island, but in recent years, the tendency has been more towards entertainment and tourism. Read More!

Health

Known worldwide as the “Longevity Island” and the “Paradise of the Old,” the reason for Okinawan people’s enduring energy and health is said to be hidden in the Okinawan subtropical green bush and nature. Okinawa is also a paradise for plenty of poisonous habu snakes that grow up with an abundance of nourishment and are active from spring to fall scaring many in Okinawa. Read More!

Last weekend several dive buddies and myself drove up the west coast on Highway 58 to confirm that one of my favorites on Okinawa remains a great dive site for everyone who wants to get out and explore this wonderful island. We headed up to Seragaki, which is barely an island and is connected to the main island by a 100-meter concrete bridge that spans the reef and delivers visitors to a place of fun. Read More!

Entertainment

The Cylinders are an extremely talented group of musicians who have come together over the years through knowing each other from a circle of friends to playing together as one of the elite upcoming bands on island. If you haven't yet seen them, you are missing out. Read More!

Opinion

If you happen to be a licensed insurance agent and have a vast awareness of Group Term insurance, advantages and disadvantages you are qualified to purchase life insurance from the Internet.
I recently talked with a 43-year-old Master Sergeant concerning the Group Insurance he purchased off the internet. Read More!

I would like to say that I am especially proud of the way that the Marine Corps here on Okinawa are handling the current situation. To muster up, at a moments notice, a security posture as they have is nothing short of miraculous. Read More!